Accounts Officer

Accounts Officer

Job no: 518492

Work type: full time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Finance

UWA Dental School | The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia

Join the finance team at the Oral Health Centre of WA and the UWA School of Dentistry, combining clinical service delivery with support for higher education.

Salary packaging available.

Full-time appointment on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is a collaborative centre involving the University of WA’s School of Dentistry, Curtin University, and the WA Department of Health. The Centre serves as Western Australia’s primary hub for Oral Health education, research, and specialist care delivery, treating approximately 14,000 patients annually and offering a range of clinical and technical training programs.

About the opportunity

• Collaborate closely with your manager in developing, administering, and monitoring budgets.


• Prepare and analyse financial statements for external funding bodies as required.


• Prepare and analyse financial management reports as needed.


• Provide financial advice as required to support decision-making within the Centre.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent competency.


• Professional membership of a recognised Australian accounting body preferred but not essential.


• Proven ability to prepare the full set of annual financial statements from trial balance.


• Substantial relevant administrative and accounting experience at an appropriate level.


• Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices and procedures.


• Proficiency in the use of financial, budgetary, and human resource systems.

Position description: Accounts Officer (518492).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Freda Smith at Freda.smith@uwa.edu.au.

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 23 October 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

For queries, contact the person named in the ad or the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au, including the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2024 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time